Obits

Obituary: Maria Balderas, 76, of Walkerville

December 9, 2025

Maria Teresa Balderas, 76, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Born on February 10, 1949, in San Manuel, Texas, Maria grew up enveloped in the warmth of a close-knit family which deeply influenced her own values as a family-oriented, loving, and independent woman. Maria is survived by her devoted husband, Francisco “Paco” Balderas, and her children…

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Obituary: Robert Gordon McDonnell Jr., 71, of Hesperia

December 9, 2025

Robert “Bob” Gordon McDonnell Jr., 71, of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born March 28, 1954, in Fremont, the son of Robert Sr. and Marlene (Anderson) McDonnell. Bob grew up in Hesperia and enjoyed helping his dad on the family farm. He loved to keep busy, whether it was working on cars or…

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Obituary: Jeanette May Greiner, 94, of Hart

December 9, 2025

Jeanette May Greiner, 94, of Hart, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home. She was born December 2, 1931, in Whitehall, the daughter of Fredrick and Violet (Christensen) Kassner. Jeanette married Eugene Martin Greiner on September 10, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hart. They faithfully attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and Jeanette was a member of…

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Obituary: Rev. Ronald Joseph Weber, 78, of Dixon, Ill.

November 26, 2025

Rev. Ronald Joseph Weber, 78, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at OSF St. Katherine Hospital in Dixon, Illinois.  Ron was born March 2, 1947 in Hart, the son of John J. and Margaret E. (Christian) Weber, attended grade school in a two-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1964, a year younger than his peers.…

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Obituary: Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville

November 20, 2025

Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born April 5, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Asa Taylor and Laura (Dominy) Taylor. Sally enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, and crafting jewelry. She also loved playing cards with her husband and friends.  Most of all, she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her…

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